Community Health Specialist

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government seeks a professional to plan and coordinate community health programs, providing technical assistance, education, and instruction to staff and the community. The role works under general supervision, developing methods and sequences independently.

The position involves budget assistance, quality assurance, data collection, and cross-site coordination, including non-Metro locations, with responsibility for reporting and program improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, education or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of nursing, primary care, community or public health, health education, or social service experience.
• Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Develops and maintains a data collection system to monitor and report program progress toward achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Monitors service provider performance for compliance with program standards.
• Evaluates service provider programs for effectiveness, and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency, services and performance.
• Conducts training sessions, lectures and seminars on health-related issues.
• Attends meetings to discuss and provide information on goals, needs and services with health and human service providers, community organizations, and advisory councils.
• Provides program support and coordination across multiple locations, including non-Metro sites.
• Completes special projects and prepares reports.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Public health experience

Nursing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to plan and coordinate community health programs with health and human service programs. Provides technical assistance, consultation, education and instruction to staff and the community. Develops and evaluates program procedures and recommends modifications.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
• Participates in quality assurance activities.
• Develops and maintains a data collection system to monitor and report program progress toward achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Monitors service provider performance for compliance with program standards.
• Evaluates service provider programs for effectiveness, and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency, services and performance.
• Conducts training sessions, lectures and seminars on health-related issues.
• Attends meetings to discuss and provide information on goals, needs and services with health and human service providers, community organizations, and advisory councils.
• Provides program support and coordination across multiple locations, including non-Metro sites.
• Completes special projects and prepares reports.
• Performs related work as assigned.

HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM

• Organizes, supplies, and supervises the decrease of blood lead levels.
• Provides education and visual home inspections to clients to control asthma in at-risk groups.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, education or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of nursing, primary care, community or public health, health education, or social service experience.
• EQUIVALENCY: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must provide one's own source of transportation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

• Division: Environmental
• Actively Hiring for: 1 Vacancy
• Specialty: Healthy Homes